Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

As the Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, you are responsible for supervising employees in our facility, ensuring effective operation by preparing work schedules, assigning tasks, coordinating the flow of work and assigned projects, overseeing completion of work, and monitoring the performance of your team. Attention to detail, demonstrated supervisory abilities and proficiency in manufacturing, distribution, inventory, and warehousing processes are crucial experience for this position.

This is an onsite position in our Mt. Juliet TN location, with a schedule of Monday - Thursday 5AM - 3 : 30PM.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to company policies and process standards, while maintaining employee morale and overseeing the training of new and existing staff

Work with manager to establish department and company goals and rely on experience, managerial judgment, and innovation to achieve them

Drive process improvements and coordinate new product introductions

Act as liaison between teams, shifts, supervisors and departments, and partner with vendor / customer / client representatives

Accomplish supervisory and human resource objectives such as hiring, performing performance reviews and mentoring / coaching and disciplinary actions

Manage the team training matrix to ensure accuracy and within compliance based on the individual's assigned area

Review Tableau reports to ensure that the team / dept. is attaining the desired performance metrics

Drive engagement across area of responsibility and work with the team to foster a strong engage culture. Work with Mgr. to review the peakon score and create action plans within the tool

Meet production operational standards by implementing production, productivity and quality standards

Work with the site leadership to assist in resolving problems and identifying process improvements

Meet production financial standards by controlling and minimizing production expenses

Monitor production performance and ensure all daily shift production reports are completed on time

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations

Conduct periodic one on one meetings with associates to review performance and provide feedback / coaching. These meetings need to be held at a minimum of once a month

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements Needed for This Position

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of 3-years of experience in a leadership role within a fast-pace, high-volume, manufacturing / repair environment

Strong knowledge and abilities with use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Prior experience in a warehouse, shipping, receiving or related environment required

Ability to identify potential process and workflow improvements

Demonstrated experience with direct supervision and coaching of others

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to successfully interface with all levels of Company personnel as well as external personnel

High energy professional with the ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with all suppliers and vendors

Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with problem solving, brainstorming sessions, strategy development and conflict resolution

Driven, goal-oriented, never confuses effort with results

Ability to multitask in a fast paced, dynamic assembly and logistics environment

May be required to work across multiple shifts

Other Skills / Experience Helpful to Have

Associates Degree and 3+ years of experience in supervising 15+ hourly associates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Pay Range : $54,900.00 - $92,000.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is 09 / 12 / 2025

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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